Sales of vehicles made in Canada plunged by nearly 23 percent in April after President Trump imposed a 25 percent auto tariff.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a new economic deal with Canada was possible but stressed tariffs had to play a role, a position that the Canadian government strongly opposes.

United States President Donald Trump called a trade agreement with Canada “achievable,” but says he still favours maintaining tariffs on Canada as negotiators from both countries discussed a potential agreement ahead of the first full day of meetings between leaders of the Group of Seven nations in Kananaskis, Alta., on Monday.